1. Welcome !
Please read the letter your child wrote to you and write a reply!
Please sign up for a conference time on the sheet.

2. Tonight’s Agenda Our typical day Subject areas
Homework and communication
Questions or comments
PLEASE sign up for a conference time in November!

3. Daily Schedule 9:00 – 9:10 Arrival/Morning Routine
9:10 - 9: Morning Meeting
9:30 – 10:30 Math
10:30 – 12:05 Language Arts (Working Snack)
12:05 – 12:30 OWL TIME
12:30 – 1: Recess /Lunch
1:30 – 2: Science/Social Studies
2:15 - 2: Recess
2:30 – 2: Language Arts
copy HW/Pack-up
2:55 – 3: Specials
Monday –Art
Tuesday–Library
Wednesday -Music
Thursday–Computer
Friday-Gym
3:40 Dismissal Procedures

4. Responsive Classroom
The Social Curriculum is as important as the academic curriculum.
Teachers model and demonstrate social skills and use specific positive teacher language.
Rules and logical consequences.
Yardsticks by Chip Wood

5. Language Arts
Program: Journeys Harcourt/Houghton Mifflin Second Grade Focus Comprehension, Accuracy, Fluency, Extend Vocabulary How? Independent reading, guided reading, shared reading, whole group reading, Reader’s Theater and more…. Log in information is on the our website

6. Word Study
Personal Word List

7. Word Study

8. Read and Log

9. Writing Journeys Writing Program
Personal Narrative, Informational, Persuasive
Writing Workshop
Writing Process
Prewriting ,first draft, revising ,editing, publishing
Word Study
Modeling
Handwriting

10. Math - Bridges The Math Learning Center
Focus
Developing a deeper understanding of mathematical concepts, proficiency with key skills, and the ability to solve complex and novel problems.
Use of verbal, visual, and kinesthetic

11. Science Balancing and Weighing Solids and Liquids
Discover that balance is affected by the amount of weight, position of the weight and the position of the fulcrum
Weighing objects in standard units
The weight of an object is not determined by its size
Solids and Liquids
Observe and describe the properties of solids and liquids and recognize the differences
Observe and describe what happens when solids and liquids mix with water
Insects and Butterflies
Develop a curiosity, interest and respect for insects
Observe similarities and differences in the stages of some insects
Observe the behaviors of insects in their life cycles
Provide for the needs of insects: mealworms and butterflies

12. Social Studies About My Community Horizon Big books Nystrom Kit
Time for Kids readers

13. Computer Class Typing program at home Tie to academics at school
Passwords

14. Homework Homework: 20 minutes for 2nd grade Read, read, read!
Word Study and Reading Log
Math practice page
Missed homework policy …
In the case of absence
sent home at your request
Make up upon return

15. Homework and Communication …
Communication is important!
Voice Message
Visit our class Web site!

16. Scholastic Book Orders: online
Some reminders:
Reply to your child’s letter and leave it on his/her desk.
Sign up for a conference time!
Thank you for attending tonight!
We are looking forward to a wonderful year with your children!